… In our first week of orientation of the Financing and Deploying Clean Energy program, Yale lecturer Peter Boyd posed the seemingly simple question “Why are you here?” This got me to thinking, what had gotten me to this program, to this place? As a lifelong … my community and sanctuary for over half my life. I started as a junior camp counselor, eventually working my way up to lead my own beekeeping classes for high schoolers. When my …
… Attending a sustainability conference was atthe top of my businessschool bucket list and I … open pavilionsthroughoutthe conference Each country had its own pavilion where daily events were organized around specific topics. Then there were the side events which were … for more commitments on gender butthere were not very strong outcomes on gender. What isdone on gender issubjectto available funds.” She has attended multiple COPs and …
… Six studentteams were recently awarded Climate Innovation Grants by the Yale Center for Business and the Environment (CBEY). CBEY awarded almost $15,000 this year to help further innovative ideasto address climate change and its environmental … system. WovX: As a US-based B2B supplier of lotussilk to luxury wear manufacturers and brands, WovX is working to scale the production of lotussilk through automation, industrial …
… Last year was dubbed the year of the special-purpose acquisition company (“ SPAC ”) and the … if companies are able to positively differentiate their products from others on the market. Eventually, it will help to establish long-term contracts with retailers, asthe … has worked on projects with corporationssuch as Amazon, Infosys, LinkedIn, and McDonald's, and it has raised US $29 million in funding from investors including Amazon, …
… Are you considering applying to the Yale program in Financing and Deploying Clean Energy (FDCE) and wondering about whatsets it apart? Maybe you’re contemplating this opportunity for your team. Or maybe you’re a Yale alum wondering: what isthis program … would be a good time to summarize a few takeaways. “This is one of the coolestthings I've done in my decade since undergrad. It's justspectacularly puttogether in every regard. I …
… The Yale Center for Business and the Environment (CBEY) is looking for a team of studentsto … before solutions can be implemented atscale. For many climate technologies, traversing this road is near impossible without governmentsupport. The Silicon Valley attitude of … thermal Low-carbon materials (including steel and concrete) New energy technology for buildings (including HVAC) Electric grid modernization Transportation and mobility Food and …
… The Yale Center for Business and the Environment (CBEY) is looking for 2-3 studentsto … different risks, benefits, developmenttimelines, and capital requirements. The goal of this independentstudy will be to create a framework with consistent language to understand the various forms of climate tech, building on existing work from organizations like Prime Coalition and Breakthrough Energy . …
… The Renewable Thermal Alliance (RTA) is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2019 RTA … low-carbon heating and cooling markets and technologies. “The breadth and quality of this year’s applicants are exemplars of the innovations needed to catalyze a huge and … the winners of this year’s RTA Seed Innovation Grant. You will also be able to view the event online (advance registration required). Awarded every fall, the RTA Seed Innovation …
… The popularity of solar energy skyrocketed in South Carolina (SC) with the introduction of … long time to purchase solar from a community shared solar installation; and C) nuclear abandonment in SC is of great concern. Many people believe it may lead to higher electricity … the patchwork service territories create particular challenges, as customers at outreach events often gettheir energy from diverse sources despite living in the same town. The …
… The Social Capital Markets (SOCAP) conference hastraditionally emphasized the social side … economy [that can] addressthe world’stoughest challenges.” The upcoming annual flagship event in San Francisco on Oct. 9-15 (SOCAP15) is considered the largest conference for … issue – and vice versa. It is difficultto think aboutsocietal change when we don’tthink strategically and consciously about what we drink, what we walk on, what we eat… …